Girl · #16,513 in 2026

Laneisha

Name: Popularity of the name Laneisha in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Laneisha, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#16,513

Peak Rank

#3,036 (1992)

Total Babies

616

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1972

First Year

2014

Last Year

1992

Peak Year

#3036

Peak Rank

616

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Laneisha

Laneisha first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1972, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1992, when 38 Laneishas were born — ranking #3,036 that year. As of 2026, Laneisha ranks #16,513 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 616 Laneishas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Laneisha

Phonetically similar names — useful when Laneisha is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Lakeisha
Lentia
Leanora
Linnea
Linea
Linnaea
Leonela
Linja
Lenition
Linish
Leticia
Lanai

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Laneisha

What does the name Laneisha mean?

Laneisha is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1972. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Laneisha in 2026?

In 2026, Laneisha ranks #16,513 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Laneisha most popular?

Laneisha reached its peak popularity in 1992, ranking #3,036 that year with 38 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Laneisha most popular?

Laneisha has historically been most popular in Louisiana, Illinois, Ohio. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Laneisha.

Is Laneisha a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Laneisha is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Laneisha?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Laneisha include Hillarie, Tanzania, Tyneshia. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Laneisha

Laneisha is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1972 and has accumulated 616 births in the dataset. Laneisha's peak popularity came in 1992 when it ranked #3,036. Use the chart and map above to compare Laneisha's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.